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, 1887-11-22
WATERS oe The SPRINGS.
Principal Constituents of the Different
Glasses of Mineral Waters.

Principal Constituents of the Different
Glasses of Mineral Waters.
The water of many springs holds in
solution saline, earthly and metallic in
gradients. Such springs are found in
most parts of the earth, each differing
from the other, more or less, in the char
acter, quantity and combination of the
constituents. Indeed, as at Saratoga,
there may be essential differences in the
waters of springs at but a short distance
from each other.
The principal constituents are soda,
magnesia, lime, iron and lithium, com.
bined with various acids. In some there
is free carnonic acid, so that the water
resembles the manufactured c~arbonated
water of u SO called ''soda fountains. -
There may be, also, in smaller quanti-
ties, one or more of a dozen other min
erals. Some springs are hot end their
temperature increases their value, espe-
cially for bathing purposes.
The springs generally contain a mix
ture of several mineral constituents, but
they are classified according to the pre-
dominant n which, in the main, deter
mines the class of cases to which the
water is suited, though its action is modi-
fed by that of the lesser ingredients.
In one class, the chief ingredient is
common salt-chloride of sodium. Since
salt enters into the tissues of the body,
n largely into the gastric juice, it must
have important therapeutical uses. 1t
stimulates the action of the stomach and
bowels and the general circulation. In
this class of springs, the action of the salt
is usually modified by carbonic acid,
which is also found in them.
The water of a second class of springs
Is alkaline, and has carbonate of soda
which differs not greatly from our. cook
ing soda-for its chief ingredient. This,
too, is a constituent of the body, and the
water aids in digestion, corrects acidity,
favors the action of the kidneys, and helps
to promote vital changes in the system.
The doses of all alkalies should be small.
In a third class iron predominates.
This favors the formation of good blood,
the production of heat and general nu-
triton.
In a fourth class the special constituent
is sulphur, which is sought, among other
ailments, for numerous cutaneous affec-
ions.
In a fifth, the chief constituents are
carbonate and sulphate of lime, and car
Donate of magnesia, and are of use to
persons having digestive troubles, with a
tendency to acidity, diarrhoea, and irri-
liability of the mucous membrane.
These waters, as bottled up at the
springs, and sold by druggists, are in
themselves equally potent; but a large
part of the benefit of a visit, say to Sara
toga Springs, is in the change of scene
surroundings, etc. Much, also, is due t.
copious drinking, which washes out the
stomach, and variously relieves the sys-
tenn. But to have the full benefit Of
mineral waters, n should be guided by
the advice of an intelligent physician.
Without it, harm may result, instead Of
health.-Youth's Companion.
, 1887-11-22
A Very. Life Like Description.

When the SAKE Holm stories first ap-
peared, and some of them were at once
credited to Helen Hunt, a friend who
greatly enjoyed the beautiful description
of a lovely Quakeress in MY Tourma-
line, 1" read it aloud to the one whom she
believed to be the original of the story.
The description included an ~allusion to q
tiny gold pin, with little chains to it, by
which the fair Quakeress always fastened
the white lace over her bosom.
"When l write to H. H., what shall 1
tell her that you said about tine story?''
asked the friend, anxious to tease II. II.
with an apparent discovery of the author
ship, and curious to see how the beauti-
full Quakeress would accept a flattering
description that it seemed almost impos-
sible not to associate with herself.
"Thee may tell her." was the gentle
reply, with scarcely a deepening of the
exquisite pink on her cheek, ''thee may
may tell her that the description of the
pin is very life like!'-The Epoch.
, 1887-11-22
secret of Good Horsemanship.

"a fellow learns a good deal about
driving here" sarcastically growled an
old turfman, "when he stands about the
curb looking at the dudes and the coach
man. See that fellow" pointing at a
young man driving a high stepping horse.
"Why he is not fit to hold the reins over
u poodle dog. Now, it may be style to
drive with the left hand, but you never
saw a horseman do it. He knows that
it is unsafe. The only way to handle a
horse is with a rein in each hand. When
l rode racehorses l never let either hand
off the rein. l can send q horse along
with my spurs, and l could, in my time,
make a finish that would break some Of
the jocks of today. The secret of good
horsemanship is to nave complete control
over the animal, and this cannot be done
except by being able to use the reins in
an instant. l know this left handed
business is English, but ! have yet to
find the Englishman who can ride better
than the Yankee. buffalo News.
, 1887-11-22

Arsenic is extremely useful in q narrow
line of cases. In chronic malarial poison
ing it usually acts as a real antidote after
quinine, and all the principles derived
from Peruvian bark have done all they
can to rid the organism of the enemy. Ii
is in the obstinate and obscure forms OF
malarial poisoning that arsenic is of such
great value. In ordinary chills and
fever, it is too slow to take the place OF
luinine, but in neuralgias, headaches and
obscure nervous troubles showing a ten
dency to appear and disappear with
regularity, there is no substitute for
arsenic. In cases of this kind the drug
appears to be simply an anti-malarial
remedy, with no show of its so called
Alternative qualities. In certain skin dis
eases, especially those showing a tendency
to s~luggishness, with no sharp, acute
symptoms, arsenic is supposed to act as
an Alternative. The scaly, skin affections,
those connected in some way with the
rheumatic constitution, are of this char
acter. How it performs the service of
increasing the circulation, fastening the
activity of the removal of old tissues and
the adding of new materials where they
are most needed, is still practically I'M
Observation-Disclosures.
, 1887-11-22
safety of Factory Employees.

Quite a number of factories in Phila-
delphia are d%iscarding the use of belts to
convey power from one floor to another.
In place they run a vertical shaft from the
top to bottom Of the building, connecting
each floor by bevel gears on quarter twist
belts. This is done to prevent accidents
from clothing catching in belts, also to
prevent it forming n draught for fire.
The shaft can of course be fitted in a box
in the floor, with no place to catch skirts
or aprons, and no air passage for draugbt.
1t shows a good spirit OF the part of the
firms employing these methods, as the
safety of their employees increases their
respect for the men they work for.-Bos-
ton Budget.
, 1887-11-22
The Potato Bug in Germany.

The potato bug made two simultaneous
appearances in Germany this year, one
in Saxony and one in Hanover. The
German government at once had men at
work, who carefully picked all the bugs
and larvae off the plants. The stems of
the vines were then cut off and placed in
baskets lined with sacking, which were
thoroughly soaked in benzine oil and
buried deep in the ground. After this
the land was plowed twelve or fourteen
inches deep and well narrowed, and the
surface picked over for any insects that
might be on it. Finally the land was
saturated with benzine oil. In one case
eight acres and in the other three.quar-
tiers of an acre had to be treated in this
way.-New York Sun.
, 1887-11-22

If there is a more able protector
against the incursions of disease thai
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, we have ye
to learn il. Against the periodic attack
offever and ague it affords a sure defense.
it renews warning vitality, and counter
acts the infrmities of age; 1t prevent
dyspepsia from becoming chronic, n
eventually annihilates it. 1t arouses tn,
liver and kidneys when dormant, and in
sures a regular habit OF body. To tn
nervous it is of inestlmable benefit, i'm
parting steadiness and vigor into an en-
teebled physique. The term, delicate
health" is usually another name for de
ility. While the Bitters is procurable, tn,
weak need never despair of physical rein
furcement. Persons whose a~vocations ar,
sedentary and laborious, or involve expos
ure to unfavorable climatic influences,
will also find the Bitters an able protector.
, 1887-11-22

1 think if Germans who compare the
German and American singing, to the adj
vantage of their own nation, knew the
opinion their own great countryman.
Richard Wagner, had of their voices,
they would be disposed to search for the
reasons of his conclusions before they
flattered their own vocal powers. Wag-
ner believed that the German voice is too
harsh and too little susceptible of modu-
lation for true melody, and / have in my
pocketbook a statement of his rejecting
particularly upon the coarse tones of
Prussian singers, Lester Crawford in
Globe Democrat.
, 1887-11-22
DR.. w. N, Hunt

l think that civilization is gradually
doing away with politeness. 1t does not
seem to be fashionable to be polite any
more. True, fellows always raise their
hats to ladies and all that sort of thing,
out it does not mean as much as it did,
not the same kind of respect the old school
carried to a point of quaint affectation.
There's an awful lot of loose freedom
permitted today. Between men the
politeness is pretty much like that dis
played by two pugilists when they shake
hands before beginning a fight. There
are precious few people after all VINO per.
init friendship to interfere with their own
interests, and not a great many who ever
trouble to be polite when they are work.
ing for themselves. It's all very well to
be honest, but today honesty seems to be
characterized by rudeness, and frequently
by vulgarity. OF course we know that
Claude Duval was the most polite mar OF
his time and Jack Sheppard was alwayu
respectful to ladies. Blu still a mar
may be polite and not be n ~highwayman
The highest point of p~oliteness, perhaps
ever reached was that gentleman of tn,
old school immortalized in verse, who
Kicked them down stairs with such very fin
grace,
They thought he was handing them up.
Co. I---.-- rl.-s1-
, 1887-11-22

DR.. Russell, medical officer of Glasgow,
says that during the past ten years over
a million of articles from persons af-
fected with every kind of contagion
known in this country have passed
through the Glasgow laundry, and that
he has never known a case of inter-
changed disease, although the women
engaged in the laundry have occasionally
suffered from handling the linen before
the boiling proeess.-Boston Budget.
, 1887-11-22

The symptoms of biliousness are unhap
PLY too well known. They differ in dill
ferent individuals to some extent. A bill
ious man is seldom a breakfast eater
Too frequently, alas, he has an excellen
appetite for liquids but none for solids o
a morning. His tongue will hardly he.
inspection at any time; if it is not whit
and furred, it is rough. at all events.
The digestive system is wholly out Of
order and Diarrhea or Constipation ma
be a symptom or the two may alternate
There are often Hemmorrhoids or eve
loss of blood. There may be giddines
and often headache and acidity or latu
lence and tenderness in the pit of til
stomach. To correct all this if not effec
a cure try Green's August FIotoer, it cost
but a triie and thousands attest its efficacy
, 1887-11-22
eLlMPses OF EDEN.

In some dim land OF long ago
/ hear the silent waters flow sa.1G
To fields afar with bloom, l know, xIR
In some dim land. 4
NY
OF dreams alone is that strange land,
Where / in solemn silence stand, ~
Hearing strange voices from the strand :
OF dreams alone.
Songs sweeter far than earth there blow,
Like winds of heaven that come and go,
But in some tongue we do not know
Songs sweeter far.
Above our speech that spirit sings,
Each strange sweet word hath strong swift wings;
We hear but sad sweet murmurings
Above our speech.
We may not know what in them lies
Glimpses Of Eden's long lost skies;
What dreams of heaven and paradise
We may not know.
Bennett Bellman In Philadelphia Times.
, 1887-11-22

IT WoN'T BAKE BREAD.-In other
words. Hoods S~arsaparilla will not do
impossibilities. It's proprietors tell plain
ly what it has done, submit proofs from
sources of unquestioned reliability, and
ask you frankly if you are suffering from
any disease or affection caused or pro
NOTED by impure blood or low state of the
system, TO try Hoods Sarsaparilla. The
experience of others is sufficient assurance
that you will not be disappointed in the
result.
, 1887-11-22

A few years ago there was little il any
lumber sawed quartered, or with the
grain. Now not only oak but many other
woods are being sawed more aud more in
that manner. Any consumer of lumber
will tell you that it is far the better way
to manufacture. We now nave oak.
poplar, gum and sycamore in large guam
titles thus sawed. 1t costs more to saw
quartered stock than plain, but it is much
more valuable. The waste is consider.
able.-Northwestern Lumberman.
, 1887-11-22

The English army consists nominally of
PLATA officers and men, but it is said
that only one army corps can actually be
put in the field, and hat only by frantic
makeshifts. OF the Z 1910 officers and
men stationed in England, it is alleged
that $4,000 are boys under 10, and that
10000 more are under -20.-New York
Sun.
, 1887-11-22
o Master of the Hawks.

The Duke of st. Adams receives e965
per year as master of the hawks, e20O
for four falconers, e600 for provision of
hawks, and Else los. for pigeons, hens
and other meats. The office was given
by James ii in 1854 to the ancestors #
the duke. and the family has kept it ever
since Chicago News.
, 1887-11-22
nuckIen.n Arniea salye

The hest salve in the world tor cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevc'
ores, letter, chapped hands, chilblain,
'orns, and all skin eruptions, tnd pos
lively cures piles, or no pay required. ]
8 guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
n money refunded. Price, % cents PEI
1ox. For sale by W. N. Hunt.
, 1887-11-22
AIaska,s Fruits and veretabIe..

Aman in Alaska writes: "Cranberries,
whortleberries and salmonberries grow
here in abundance. Strawberries were
sold on the street by natives today, but
they were not ripe. Peas, lettuce, rad
ishes and c%aulifower are raised here"
, 1887-11-22

If you are suffering with low and de
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, genera
lebility, disordered blood, weak constitu
ton, headache, or any disease of a billion
nature, by all means procure a bottle o
Electric Bitters. you will be surprised t
see the rapid improvement that will follow
you will be inspired with new life; strengtI
and activity will return; pain and miser
will cease and henceforth you will reioic.
n the praise of Electric Bitters. Sold a
fifty cents a bottle by w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-11-22

To say that we have a clear conscience
Is to utter a solecism; had we never
sinned we should have had no conscience.
CARLYLE.
, 1887-11-22

Somebody says that the 'best people"
now travel in private cars or their own
steam yacht.
, 1887-11-22

MA and reliable Medicines are the best
wv odepend upon. Acker's Blooo Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm,
purities ofthe Blood. Inevery form of Scrof-
ulous. Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For rheumatism, has no equal.
DR.. w. N. Hunt
, 1887-11-22

An elegant line of silk and worste6
n%uflers Just received BY express. Will sell
very low. |. Greentrse, the clothier.
, 1887-11-22

De runnin' vine in de grass kin fling
you harder n de stump in de open road.
u. A. Mncon.
, 1887-11-22
The Cheapest Dry Goods
House on Earth.

The largest and cheapest Cloak house
west Of New Jersey, and now that it has
been made eaiser te get your goods to you,
we are going to make it easier for you to
get the goods. THE GOLDEN EAGLE
is always right up to the scratch. We
have read OF people advertising that they
truck Bedrock, and we have sometimes
thought 81 for a while, but we never
struck a rock that we did not break
through and get under-we never get
prices SO low that we can't get them lower
by buying in larger quantities, paying
promptly and working harder.
We are now, selling Cloaks at prices
that you never heard of. The beauty of
our business is that We know it all over
and all through. and
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-03-25

A young man near Winnipeg. Mani
toba, recently drove a steer into the
city and agreed to sell 1t to a butcher
for 1928. Then he sold 1t again to
another party and received 50 on ac-
count. Not yet satisfied, he visited yet
another butcher, and let him have the
animal for 1922 down. The parties to
whom the steer was first sold. finding
the animal did not arrive, instituted in
quiries, and soon discovered the true
facts of the case. The last purchaser
was congratulating himself on being in
possession when he learned that the
animal was under chattel mortgage to
fourth party, residing out of the city.
The industrious seller will probably 60
into retirement for a time.
Rev. A. A. Horton is Methodist
clergyman of Sheffield, Warren county,
Pa. He was met Oh the railroad track
between his home and Tiona, one
night recently, having missed the last
train ut the latter place. when six stall
wart men came out from the bushes
and demanded his valuablcs. He hand
ed over 80 cents Not satisfied they
searched him, and finding nothing. per-
mitted him to depart; but before pro-
ceeding on his journey he remarked,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the expression
the next time you hold up u stranger
be sure he is not n Methodist preacher. -
Had these highwaymcn been of the
right kind they would have then and
there made up purse for him.
A nice little story comes from Maine
about young lawyer and a rich man
from Philadelphia, who met him at
Poland Spring. The rich man wanted
to send someone OH whom he could rely
to Europe. He liked the young mans
appearance. and proceeded TO put his
honesty to peculiar civil-service ex-
animation. After gaining his confidence
he told him OF u plan he mad for max
ing money by u short but very dishonest
method. The young man declined to
be party to any such arrangement.
The old man pleaded that scores of
men occupying high positions to-day
had made their start in precisely such Il
way. The young man was firm rs q
rock. The young man is now on his
way TO Europe to attend to the business
of the rich Philadelphlan.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-03-25
UTTERLY DISCOURAGED

expresses the feeling of many victims OF
rheumatism, neuralgia, sciaica and ner-
vous or sick headache. Having tried
numberless so-called remedies, and physi-
clans of all schools, without relief there
seems TO he no hope. Many such have as
last resort tried Athlophoros, and to their
surprise and joy have found that it was n
safe, sure and quick cure. Athlophoros snot
an experiment.; thousands have been cured
by its use and they testify as to its value.
William Blair, train dispatcher of the
=. q. III. d Nj. railroad, Detroit, Mich,
says: For about fifteen years l have been
almost constant sufferer from neuralgia,
many times uniting me for my business
duties as well as making life a burden.
The strain on my nerves was SO great that
j nearly lost the use of one of my eyes.
was suffering very much, and had never
succeeded in getting anything that would
give me but temporary relief, and that was
of very short duration. The first bottle of
Athlophoros made very decided change,
in fact had some relief from few doses.
i probably have used dozen bottles, and
il is six months since had severe at
tack. Ikeepthe medicine on hand all the
time; | have some at my office and some
at home, so that in case should need it
am well prepared. have had times dur
ing my use of this medicine that my neu-
ralgia would come on during my business
hours, and by having the medicine close
at hand dose or two would drive the
neuralgia away. For neuralgia Athlo-
phoros is undoubtedly the best medicine,
and l think ought to know, ms have
during the many years that have suffered
had occasion TO try about every thing in
the line Of medicines for this complaint"
Every druggist should keep Athlophoros
and Athlophoros Pills, but where they can
not he bought of the druggist the Athlo-
plioros Co., liz Wall st., New York, will
send either Carriage paid) on receipt Of
regular price, which is 800 per bottle
for Athlophoros and Soc. for Pills.
For liver and kidney diseases, dyspepsia, in.
Of women, constipation. headache, impure
blood, &c, Athlophoros Pills arc unequaled. .
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-03-25
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE FROM
HE GRAVE

| have bee ~ - cal vi a
diseased slom.cn aud 4 e.. cdu>, Z
cankered mou'h cun,,,u lN iui ten
years. kept about N, h'm,. unt /
a year ago last une. + II rhr,e ears
prior to that h. Il severe pain il
the region OF my hear, al times
seeming past endurance IL affected
nv shoulders, took all strength from
my arm; could get no relief only by
poulticing. My stomach being so
diseased, my food caused me great
distress. My age also seemed to be
in the way of my recovery, and not
the least Of my sickness employed
the very best of medical assistance
could get while in Caro-, this STATE,
but little encouragement could | gel
Was moved 10 Vassar, Oct 1, 1885,
on bed, giving me every len min
utes teaspoonful OF brandy and ice
with only teaspoonful OF nonri,h
ment at time. | commenced blot,
inc soon after arriving here, had
every appearance Of dropsy We
called our Caro- physician here, and
he said my condition was worse than
when in Caro-. On the a7th of May
last, we called council of doctors
from Vassar, 'three in number +"
All Of them rronounced my case IN
durable. had with the rest inflam
nation of the bowels, and lay al
most lifeless, and one of the leading
physicians said if could be restored
TO sane mind again it would be all
my husband might expect, and any
thing thar would soothe ME was all
that could be done. Ny husband
got me some medicine from Johnson
& Williamson's, druggists, at Vassar,
and commenced giving it to me, and
in three weeks time, they began to
put me in an easy chair, "ior short
time each day." al which time | had
no use of my lower limbs and my
back was numb; it Was little more
than two months before could walk
without clutches. am now a well
woman, have walked one and a half
miles within month, can eat all
kinds Of food aud enjoy it, have
gained from So pounds, since last
May, TO no now. Could say more
Of my sickness, but delicacy prevents.
| want to say to my friends that Hib
bard 5 Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters
are the medicines that cured me.
4. A.
bottles; have used ten bottles in all
and am well If anyone who reads
this has any doubt as to the autben-
ITCHY of my statement, it will afford
me pleasure TO refer them to my
neighborS all about here, as they are
all astonished at mn recovery. 1t is
a great family remedy.
Very truly,
Mrs. CHESTER GAGE.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-03-25

During the year 1886 over $4,000
brethren were relieved, to whom was
paid SI,5oo,ooo. The expenses for
burial purposes exceeded $500, 900,
and there were over $500 wild
owed families cared for at cost of
$3.50, 900. II such facts do not con
clusively demonstrate the fact that
Odd Fellowship involves those princi
Piles which should command the re
spect of all individuals, what is the
use of argument.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-03-25
The Saginaw Herald: Indian

The Saginaw Herald: Indiana has
a shower of birthstone. 1t has had
Democratic victories and Demo-
cratic Governor, and an epidemic OF
crime in State institutions and in its
Legislature, and bogus election of
Senator, and now, with entire propri
ETY., it has first installment of the
result. Wickedness in that quarter
seems to have gone so far that it is
unable to wait for the hereafter, and
is getting part Of the needful brim-
stone now.